Error Fix Unfortunately Google Play Store has stopped Android

Error Fix Unfortunately Google Play Store has stopped Android

Many users who recently updated their Android system or upgraded to a newer version of the Android operating system are experiencing the "Unfortunately Google Play Store has stopped" error. This error pops up every time you open the Google Play Store app to download or update an app, and then it suddenly force closes. After this error you may also get another one that says, "Google Play Services has stopped error". These errors are particularly frequent if youve just flashed a custom ROM (example: Cyanogenmod) with an incompatible GAPPS package. Here are the quick methods to solve/fix unfortunately Google Play has stopped error in Android:

How to fix unfortunately Google Play has stopped error

Method 1: Clear data for Google Play Store

1. Go to settings >> Apps >> All
2. Scroll down teh list of apps and select "Google Play Store"
3. Tap "Clear Data"
4. Restart device
5. Now open Google Play and try to download/update an app
6. If youre still getting the error, try the solution here: link
7. If nothing works and youre not rooted, a factory reset is the last resort.

Method 2: For Custom Rom users

1. Reboot into recovery
2. Go to Wipe/format options and select "Wipe Cache" and "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
3. Reboot system
4. Open Google Play Store and download/update the app
5. If you get the error, reflash your Gapps package again and wipe dalvik cache.
6. If youre still getting the error proceed to steps below
7. Download another compatible GAPPS package  for your custom ROM
8. Reboot into recovery 
9. Select install Zip and then flash the new GAPPS package
10. Go to Wipe/format options and select "Wipe Cache" and "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
11. Now reboot system and try to download the app via Google Play

If you are still getting the Play Store has stopped error after reflashing or flashing an entirely new Gapps package, you will have to flash an entirely new ROM followed by a compatible Gapps package. Then simply clear Cache/Dalvik Cache and reboot system. The error should now be solved.

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Fixed Unfortunately Contacts has stopped Android phone error

Fixed Unfortunately Contacts has stopped Android phone error

The Unfortunately Contacts has stopped error is a bug affecting a lot of Android smartphones- specially Samsung devices like Galaxy S5, S4, Galaxy S6, S7, Note 4, Note 5 etc. Thus, one of the reasons for this contacts app error could be due to a Samsung Touchwiz bug. However, sometimes third party app may also interfere with the stock contacts or “people” app and lead to this error. Due to this error, users can’t open the contacts list to search, add or edit saved contacts. In the error message, the users only get the option to tap “OK” and the contacts app exits or force closes. Sometimes the error may also pop up while opening your dialer or call logs. Here are some possible methods to fix unfortunately contacts has stopped error on Android smartphones and tablets:

How to fix contacts app has stopped error caused by third party apps

You may have knowingly or unknowingly granted access to your contacts to multiple third party apps. Some apps known to link with contacts app include Facebook, Facebook messenger, Google +, Twitter, Contacts+ etc. Try uninstalling each of these apps and see if that solved the problem. You may not be able to completely uninstall some apps, in that case simply uninstall updates. To uninstall updates, go to Settings >> Apps >> All >> scroll down and select the app >> Tap “Unisntall Updates”. Also, make sure you have uninstalled any third party dialer from your device along with third party address book app.

Solution 2: Reset App Preferences 

One of our readers, got the "contacts has stopped" error after her device received Android 6.0 marshmallow update. The problem was fixed by resetting app permissions.

1. Go to Settings >> Apps (application manager)
2. Tap on the three dots on the top right
3. Tap "Reset app preferences"
4. Optionally, also select "Reset default apps"

Solution 3: Clearing cache and data for Contacts app.

First make sure you sync your contacts to your Gmail account. Go to Settings >> Accounts >> Google >> Tap on your Gmail address >> Tap on “Contacts”. After your contacts is synced proceed to below steps to wipe cache from your Contacts app:

• Go to Settings >> Apps >> All
• Scroll down and select “Contacts” or “People”
• Tap “Clear Data” and “Clear Cache”
• Reboot device and see if you still get that error

Solution 4: Deleting voicemail

Sometimes this error pops up when you have a lot of voicemail saved on your device. Many people forget that the deleted voicemails are actually in the “deleted” voicemail folder and you need to empty it to get rid of the voicemails completely. Deleting voicemails can also solve dialer force closing issues. If you don’t know how to delete voicemail on Android, here are the methods

• Open Google Voice app
• Select “Voicemail” (VM)
• Now press menu or the 3 vertical dots on the upper right
• Tap “Delete”

Solution 5: Change Date/Time format

Weirdly, many Samsung Galaxy smartphone users have fixed this contacts app automatically closing issue by simply editing the time format from the date & time settings. Here is how you can do that:

• Go to Settings >> Data & time
• Tap on “Use 24 hour format” or uncheck it if already is
• Now also choose a different date format

Try opening the contacts app and dialer and check for the error.

One of the above methods will work for most users, but if you have any other methods to fix “Unfortunately contacts has stopped error” drop a comment below.

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How to fix unfortunately Gmail has stopped error on Android phone or tablet

How to fix unfortunately Gmail has stopped error on Android phone or tablet

The unfortunately Gmail has stopped error or Gmail stopped working error can occur if you recently updated your Android operating system to a newer version. This is also a common error among users who flash custom ROMs with incorrect GAPPs package. Due to this error Gmail app force closes every time you try to open it. Usually a simple reboot or wiping cache partition via recovery can fix the unfortunately Gmail has stopped error.  Other times users may need to do some more work. Here are some more methods to fix Gmail stopped working error on Android smartphone and tablets:

 Method 1: Clearing Gmail Cache and uninstalling update 

1. Go to Settings >>  Apps >> All 
2. Scroll down select "Gmail" >> Force stop 
3. Tap "Uninstall updates" >> "Clear Data"

Now try to open Gmail again and see if the error occurs. 

Method 2: For custom ROM users (Cyanogenmod, SlimROM, Paranoid Android etc)

First, download the correct GAPPs package for your Android operating system. Next, boot into recovery and flash the GAPPS package. Go to Advanced and Wipe Dalvik cache and wipe cache partition. Also "fix permissions" if you have that option.

If you have other solutions for the "unfortunately Gmail has stopped" error, please mention them in the comments. Related: How to fix unfortunately Chrome has stopped error on Android  

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Android Fix Unfortunately gallery has stopped error

Android Fix Unfortunately gallery has stopped error

The unfortunately gallery has stopped error ,mostly affects Android smartphones running stock OS

like Cyanogenmod. However, some users running the factory version of the Android OS may also get this error. This error message pops up after opening the camera app. Sometimes the camera app opens fine but then gives the gallery error when you swipe to see the recent pictures. Many users have resolved this error by simply restarting their smartphone. Others have fixed it by clearing app caches. Below are all the methods to help you fix the unfortunately gallery has stopped error in Android devices:

Method 1: Resetting App Preferences

1. Go to Settings >> Tap menu button or the three dots on the top right 
2. Select "Reset/restore app preferences" >> Okay
3. Now open your camera app and try to view the pictures
4. Also open the gallery app and see if the error pops up or not

Method 2:  Clear cache and data of Camera and Gallery app

Before you perform the below steps make sure you copy all of your photos in the camera gallery to your PC or an external microSD card. 

1. Go to Settings >> Apps or application manager
2. Scroll down and select "Camera" >> Tap  "Force Stop" and "Clear Data"
3. Go back, scroll down and select "Gallery" >> Tap  "Force Stop" and "Clear Data"
4. Now open your Camera and take a picture 
5. If theres no error, youve resolved the gallery error

Method 3: Reinstalling GAPPs and OS

This is a last resort fix for custom ROM users. If you are constantly getting the error even after performing all the above fixes, then its time to backup all your data and perform a factory reset. You can use Titanium backup to backup your apps/games data. Custom ROM users will have to first copy the zip files of the Android OS and GApps into their main folder or storage. Then reboot into recovery, wipe data and cache partition. After than simply install the zip files and reboot system.

Related: How to stop unfortunately app has stopped error on Android smartphones and tablets

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Fix Unfortunately Google Play Services has stopped

Fix Unfortunately Google Play Services has stopped

Some Android users are getting “Unfortunately Google Play Services has stopped” error after installing a software update on their smartphones. This error message is mostly seen on custom ROMs like Cyanogenmod and some devices running Chinese UI like MIUI and EMUI on Xiaomi and Huawei phones. Recently, many devices got the Marshmallow update and due to some incompatibility issue these devices are experiencing many Google Play store related errors.



There are many methods to fix Google Play Services has stopped error and the most effective methods are mentioned below.

Method 1: Clear Data Cache of Google Play Services & Play store

• Go to Settings >> Apps >> All
• (On LG phones, settings >> General >> All)
• From the list, Scroll down and select “Google Play Services” >> Tap “Clear Data”
• Again, Scroll down and select “Google Play Store” >> Tap “Clear Data”
• Again, Scroll down and select “Google Services Framework” >> Tap “Clear Data”

Note: In some devices running Android Marshmallow 6.0, you will have to first make system apps visible. To do this, go to settings >> Apps >> All. Now tap menu button (top right) and select “show system”. Then for clearing data like in step 3, you will need to go to Apps >> All >> Google Play Services >> Storage >> Manage Space >> Clear All Data. Repeat the same step for “Google Play Store” and “Google Services Framework”. Additionally, you can also “clear cache” for each.

Method 2: Uninstall Google Play Services updates

This method is useful if you are running Android 5.0 Lollipop and earlier operating system. Before you uninstall Google Play Service updates, you will need to remove your Google account from Settings.

• Go to settings >> Accounts >> Google >> Tap on you Gmail Address
• Tap Menu button (icon) and then select “remove account”
• Again, go to settings >> Apps >> All >> Google Play Services >> Uninstall updates
• (In case of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Apps >> All >> Google Play Services >> Permissions >> enable all)
• Again, go to settings >> Apps >> All >> Google Play Store >> Uninstall updates
• (In case of Marshmallow, Apps >> All >> Google Play Store >> Permissions >> Enable all)

Method 3 (For Custom ROM users):

If you have a rooted device with a custom Android ROM installed with custom recovery, first try wiping cache partition from recovery. Reboot and see if the problem persists. If you still get the error check your GAPPs zip file and make sure it is compatible with your custom ROM. Re-flash the Gapps package and reboot system. If you still get the error, the problem may be caused by a buggy OS. So, it’s time re-flashing another custom ROM. While you may not have to completely wipe data or factory reset your device, it is recommended that you perform a clean installation.

Method 4: Sideloading Google Play Services and Play Store

Here will download an APK file of the latest Google Play Services compatible with the Android OS installed on your phone. First you will need to allow installation from unknown sources. Go to Settings >> Security >> Enable “Unknown Sources”. Now you can download the Google Play Services apk file and then install it. For clear instructions on how to sideload or install Google Play Services apk file, refer to the comment section of this post: Fix Google Play Services update error

Do you have any other solution for Unfortunately Google Play Services has stopped error? Drop a comment with your fix and recommendation.

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How to fix Unfortunately Instagram has stopped Android error

How to fix Unfortunately Instagram has stopped Android error

The Unfortunately Instagram has stopped error is an error affecting Instagram app installed in Android smartphones and tablets. This error message pops up while you are scrolling through your Instagram pics and then force closes the app after pressing OK. The solution is a very simple one, and involves clearing the data of your Instagram app from the App settings. Here is how to fix Instagram has stopped error in Android phone and tablets:

How to fix Unfortunately Instagram has stopped in Android

If you have undergone a Android software update recently, make sure that your Instagram is also  up to date. Go to the Play Store and install if theres an update available. Sometimes, you will get this error message if you have older version of Instagram running. If that didnt work, perform the below steps:

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> swipe left and select "All" tab
2. Scroll down and select "Instagram" from the list of apps
3. Tap "Force Stop" and select "Clear Data"
4. Now exit settings and open Instagram

After opening Instagram you will be asked to re-enter your username and password. After login, you will no longer get the Unfortunately Instagram has stopped error. You can use the same steps above to resolve other "app" has stopped errors.

Another method to fix this error is to completely uninstall instagram app and to re-install it in Google Play Store. If that fails, another method to try is to reboot into recovery and perform a "wipe cache partition" and the restart your Android phone/tablet.

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How to fix unfortunately Touchwiz home has stopped error in Galaxy S5 S6 S7

How to fix unfortunately Touchwiz home has stopped error in Galaxy S5 S6 S7

Samsung uses the Touchwiz UI which is a very intuitive and colorful user interface with loads of user experiencing enhancing features. However, it is also prone to errors like the “unfortunately, Touchwiz home has stopped” error that crashes the system launcher. Samsung Galaxy S4, S5, S6 and even the latest S7 edge is getting this error message. As you can guess this is an error related to the Touchwiz launcher app. The error causes the launcher to force close each time you perform simple UI actions like swiping on the Android home screen. Tapping Ok will close the error window but it pops up again after a few seconds.

Many users have fixed this error by simply clearing the cache of “Touchwiz Home” from the app settings. Others have solved it by rebooting into recovery and wiping cache partition. Another method involves disabling motions and gestures from settings. There are several solutions to Touchwiz has stopped error and they are mentioned below:

Before trying the different methods, you should do a simple reboot test. Turn off your device and remove the battery. After a minute insert battery and then turn on your smartphone and see if that fixes the error. If it didn’t work proceed to the methods below:

[FIXED]  Unfortunately Touchwiz home has stopped error in Galaxy S4, S5, S6 and S7 edge

Method 1: Wipe cache partition

Wiping cache partition is known to fix app related issues like Google Play Services error, Google apps has stopped error and force closing of various apps. Here is how you can wipe cache partition of Samsung Galaxy S4, S5, S6 and S7:

1. Turn off your smartphone
2. Hold power, volume up and home button at once
3. Now when you see the blue screen release the buttons
4. In the recovery menu, use volume keys to select “wipe cache partition”
5. Press power button to wipe cache partition
6. Now go back and select “reboot system”

Method 2: Turn off motions and gestures

1. Go to settings >> Motions and gestures
2. Disable or turn off all the options

Note: You can leave air gestures on if you want

Method 3: Set Animation scale “5x to 5x”

1. Go to Settings >> More >> About device
2. Now tap the “build number” several times until you see the notification that “developer options enabled”
3. Now go to settings >> developer option >> Windows Animation scale
4. Select “5x to 5x”

Method 4: Install a different launcher

Because the Touchwiz launcher is glitching, you may want to install a different launcher. Please note that you may lose some user interface features while installing third party launchers. NOVA is a famous android launcher featuring a clean, stock Android interface, Go to Google Play and install “NOVA launcher”. After installation tap on “Nova launcher” or Nova settings and then set NOVA as your default launcher. You can also set Nova as default home launcher like this: Go to settings >> Home >> select home >. Nova launcher. On LG smartphones you will have to go to

One of the above methods will most likely solve the unfortunately Touchwiz has stopped error on your Samsung smartphone. If you have any other solution or fix, please drop a comment.

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Fix Unfortunately Chrome has stopped Android error

Fix Unfortunately Chrome has stopped Android error

Chrome is the most used Android mobile browser and it comes preinstalled in almost all Android smartphones and tablets. Lately many users are getting Unfortunately Chrome has Stopped Error right after opening the Chrome browser app. The error message gives you the option to report this bug and yes, many of us have done that but that certainly doesn’t fix it. After tapping “okay” the browser simply force closes and now you cannot use your favorite browser. When you try to open Chrome, again the same thing happens. However, getting rid of this error is much easier than you think. Here are some possible fix for the Android error Unfortunately Chrome has stopped:

If you have recently updated your Android operating system to a newer version then I suggest you to uninstall Chrome and reinstall it. Also, check that your Chrome app is up to date in the Google Play Store. If that didn’t solve the issue proceed to the methods below to fix Chrome app error on Android:

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> All 
2. Scroll down and select “Chrome”
3. Tap “Uninstall updates”
4. Tap “Clear Data”
5. Now open Google Play Store
• Search for “Chrome”
• Tap Chrome (installed)
• Press menu button or the top right menu icon
• Enable “Auto-update” for Chrome

Enabling auto-update for Chrome in Google Play Store

Now after sometime your Chrome app will be updated and you should no longer get this error. If you are a custom ROM user, then you may have to reflash the GAPPs package again to fix the Chrome has stopped error.

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Android Fix Unfortunately app has stopped error

Android Fix Unfortunately app has stopped error

Sometimes when your Android processes are using up too much RAM,  or when there is some kind of system incompatibility with the app version, it might abruptly shut down giving you the "Unfortunately app has stopped" error. Some examples of these errors: unfortunately Google Play Services has stopped, Unfortunately Whatsapp has stopped, Unfortunately Launcher has stopped etc. Unfortunately Maps has stopped etc. Some similar errors-"process com.android.settings has stopped unexpectedly, please try again"Unfortunately Chrome has stopped",  Unfortunately settings has stopped" "Unfortunately the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped". Here are some simple tips to help you fix these app has stopped errors:

How to fix unfortunately app has stopped error

1. Check to see your Google Play Store is up to date. If it has been a long time since you were last online, you might want to connect to a WiFi and then let the Play Store update automatically.

2. Clear App Cache and Data: Go to settings >> Apps> All apps>> Scroll to the app that is causing errors>> Clear cache and Data. Try to rerun the app. If it doesnt work follow the steps below.

3. If the error is Google Play Related, follow above step to clear cache and data for "Google Play Store" and "Google Service Framework".

3. Uninstall and reinstall the app. Yes, sometimes a simple re-install can resolve the app has stopped error. Some built-in apps cannot be uninstalled so for those apps simply "uninstall updates".

4. If you have a custom ROM installed, reboot into recovery (CMW) and then clear cache and dalvik cache. Reboot system and your app should now run normally.

5. If you dont have a custom recovery, turn off your Android device and then use Power +  Volume down button to boot into default system recovery. Wife cache partition and then reboot. Be careful not to wipe data

I hope one of the above methods fixed your "Unfortunately app has stopped"  and "process com.android.settings" errors.

If you are experiencing "com.google.process.gapps has stopped" and "Google Play Services has stopped" error after installing a new ROM or after updating to a newer version of Android like Lollipop 5.0, Read this post: How to fix "com.google.process.gapps has stopped" after updating Android.


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